Amsterdam News stories: Politics Noirhttp://amsterdamnews.com/news/general-news/politics-noir/Amsterdam News stories: Politics Noiren-usTue, 18 Dec 2018 11:41:04 -0500Gov. Cuomo announces plans to legalize recreational marijuana in NY
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/18/gov-cuomo-announces-plans-legalize-recreational-ma/Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined his agenda for 2019 on Monday, putting the legalization of recreational marijuana and fixing New York City's crumbling subway system among his top priorities for the start of his third term.AmNews Staff ReportsTue, 18 Dec 2018 11:41:04 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/18/gov-cuomo-announces-plans-legalize-recreational-ma/NAACP Poll Reveals How Black Voters Cast their Ballots
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/14/naacp-poll-reveals-how-black-voters-cast-their-bal/With voter fraud and voter suppression the talk of the midterms, the Advancement Project at the NAACP national office joined with the African American Research Collaborative to provide the first comprehensive analysis of how Black voters voted this cycle and why.NNPA Newswire Staff ReportFri, 14 Dec 2018 09:41:51 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/14/naacp-poll-reveals-how-black-voters-cast-their-bal/Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, sentenced to three years
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/13/michael-cohen-trumps-former-attorney-sentenced-thr/There was a time when Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney, said he would take a bullet for the president.Herb BoydThu, 13 Dec 2018 11:48:33 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/13/michael-cohen-trumps-former-attorney-sentenced-thr/Candidates for public advocate make their case
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/13/candidates-public-advocate-make-their-case/The stage is set for the special election for the next public advocate after Letitia James’ victory to be the next state attorney general.Cyril Josh BarkerThu, 13 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/13/candidates-public-advocate-make-their-case/Trump nominates William Barr as attorney general
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/07/trump-nominates-william-barr-attorney-general/President Donald Trump has decided to nominate former attorney general William Barr to be the next permanent head of the Justice Department, the President told reporters Friday.AmNews Staff ReportsFri, 07 Dec 2018 16:40:15 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/07/trump-nominates-william-barr-attorney-general/Elected officials want Amazon to do business the New York way
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/06/elected-officials-want-amazon-do-business-new-york/Elected officials around New York City want to make one thing clear to Amazon: you’re doing business our way.Stephon JohnsonThu, 06 Dec 2018 14:30:47 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/06/elected-officials-want-amazon-do-business-new-york/Sen. Kamala Harris expected to announce 2020 intentions
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/04/sen-kamala-harris-expected-announce-2020-intention/California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris has never been known to pull-punches.Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentTue, 04 Dec 2018 07:54:51 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/04/sen-kamala-harris-expected-announce-2020-intention/Sen. Cory Booker says he’ll think about 2020 presidential run over the holidays
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/04/sen-cory-booker-says-hell-think-about-2020-preside/New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker stopped by the PIX11 newsroom Monday to discuss the passing of George H.W. Bush, closing the racial wealth-gap and a potential 2020 presidential run.AmNews Staff ReportsTue, 04 Dec 2018 07:52:29 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/dec/04/sen-cory-booker-says-hell-think-about-2020-preside/Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/29/michael-cohen-pleads-guilty-lying-congress/Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, has pleaded guilty to lying to Congress about work he did on a Trump real estate deal in Russia.AmNews Staff ReportsThu, 29 Nov 2018 14:18:39 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/29/michael-cohen-pleads-guilty-lying-congress/First woman to be picked as leader of NY state Senate
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/27/first-woman-be-picked-leader-ny-state-senate/A woman is poised to lead the New York state Senate for the first time in history.AmNews Staff ReportsTue, 27 Nov 2018 07:43:53 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/27/first-woman-be-picked-leader-ny-state-senate/New York State Senator Jose Peralta dies at 47
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/22/new-york-state-senator-jose-peralta-dies-47/New York State Senator Jose Peralta died at the age of 47, state lawmakers confirmed Thursday.AmNews Staff ReportsThu, 22 Nov 2018 07:09:02 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/22/new-york-state-senator-jose-peralta-dies-47/Trump grades himself
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/22/trump-grades-himself/In a wide-ranging interview Sunday with Fox News reporter Chris Wallace, Trump touched on a number of recent issues spinning in and around his administration, including an evaluation of his performance.Herb BoydThu, 22 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/22/trump-grades-himself/Stacey Abrams acknowledges Brian Kemp win in Georgia governor’s race
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/16/stacey-abrams-acknowledges-brian-kemp-win-georgia-/Democrat Stacey Abrams says she can’t win the Georgia governor’s race, effectively ending her challenge to Republican Brian Kemp.AmNews Staff ReportsFri, 16 Nov 2018 18:53:47 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/16/stacey-abrams-acknowledges-brian-kemp-win-georgia-/NJ GOP candidate: ‘I would have won if people didn’t call me a racist’
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/15/nj-gop-candidate-i-would-have-won-if-people-didnt-/Failed New Jersey GOP House candidate Seth Grossman blames voters’ view of him as a racist for his loss during last week’s general election.Cyril Josh BarkerThu, 15 Nov 2018 15:08:12 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/15/nj-gop-candidate-i-would-have-won-if-people-didnt-/New York City officials push back against Trump’s public charge proposal
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/15/new-york-city-officials-push-back-against-trumps-p/“We are facing another attack on our immigrants here in NYC and also across the country,” said New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson.PRINCESS JONESThu, 15 Nov 2018 13:59:10 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/15/new-york-city-officials-push-back-against-trumps-p/Why Kamala Harris leads pack of possible Democratic challengers for White House
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/14/why-kamala-harris-leads-pack-possible-democratic-c/If there’s one lesson Democrats should learn from the 2018 election, it’s this: Their base wants to make history.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:38:58 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/14/why-kamala-harris-leads-pack-possible-democratic-c/Battle for Florida and Georgia gubernatorial races continues
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/12/florida-georgia-gubernatorial/The heartache expressed on Tuesday night by the many supporters of Stacey Abrams has suddenly turned to hope after absentee and other ballots counted brought the Georgia Democratic governor hopeful closer to a runoff with Republican Brian Kemp.By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaMon, 12 Nov 2018 06:39:56 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/12/florida-georgia-gubernatorial/NAACP calls Mississippi candidate Hyde-Smith’s hanging comments &#39;sick&#39;
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/12/naacp-calls-mississippi-candidate-hyde-smiths-hang/The NAACP issued the following statement regarding Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recent statement on being invited to a public hanging.AmNews Staff ReportsMon, 12 Nov 2018 06:17:37 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/12/naacp-calls-mississippi-candidate-hyde-smiths-hang/Nine new Black members of Congress elected in U.S. House
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/08/nine-new-black-members-congress-elected-us-house/After a long Election Day and night, the results for the membership of the Congressional Black Caucus are clear:Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire ContributorThu, 08 Nov 2018 16:36:33 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/08/nine-new-black-members-congress-elected-us-house/Attorney General-elect Letitia James—A history of firsts
http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/08/attorney-general-letitia-james/“This victory is an incredible milestone for our communities and all those whose blood, sweat and tears paved the way for us,” Letitia ‘Tish’ James said to the New York Amsterdam News mere hours after she was electedNayaba ArindeThu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2018/nov/08/attorney-general-letitia-james/